Brookfield Renewable Corporation (NYSE, TSX: BEPC) reported the results of its June 17, 2026 virtual annual meeting. All eight director nominees were elected and Ernst & Young LLP was re-appointed as external auditor.
Exchangeable Shares carried 25% and Class B Shares 75% of the aggregate voting interest.
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This announcement confirms shareholder approval of all eight director nominees and auditor reappoint...
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This announcement confirms shareholder approval of all eight director nominees and auditor reappointment, reinforcing Brookfield Renewable’s governance stability. With shares 20.37% below the 52-week high, investors may watch future earnings and capital allocation decisions closely.
Key Figures
Directors elected:8 directorsExchangeable share voting interest:25%Class B voting interest:75%+5 more
8 metrics
Directors elected8 directorsAnnual meeting June 17, 2026
Exchangeable share voting interest25%Aggregate voting power in the corporation
Class B voting interest75%Aggregate voting power in the corporation
Class B aggregate votes442,985,718 votesTotal votes attached to Class B multiple voting shares
Votes for Jeffrey Blidner497,570,427 (91.47%)Election to board of directors
Votes for Sarah Deasley543,218,258 (99.86%)Election to board of directors
Lowest support level91.47% forDirector election support among eight nominees
Brookfield AUMover $1 trillionAssets under management of Brookfield Asset Management
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Key Terms
exchangeable shares, multiple voting shares, assets under management, carbon capture and storage
4 terms
exchangeable sharesfinancial
"holders of class A exchangeable subordinate voting shares (“Exchangeable Shares”)"
Exchangeable shares are stock-like securities that the holder can swap for shares of a different company or a different class of shares, usually according to a preset ratio and time conditions. Think of them like a coupon that can be redeemed for another product: their value and future supply depend on the underlying shares they convert into, so investors care because conversion can change ownership stakes, affect share supply and price, and shift potential returns or voting power.
multiple voting sharesfinancial
"holders of class B multiple voting shares (“Class B Shares”)"
Shares that carry more votes per share than regular shares, giving their holders greater control over corporate decisions such as board elections and major strategic moves. For investors this matters because a small group holding multiple voting shares can steer the company’s direction irrespective of economic ownership, similar to a few people holding the keys to a car even if many others own parts of it, which affects governance risk and influence on value.
assets under managementfinancial
"Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global alternative asset manager ... with over $1 trillion of assets under management"
Assets under management (AUM) is the total value of all the investments that a financial company or fund is responsible for overseeing on behalf of its clients. It’s like a big bucket that shows how much money the firm is managing for people or organizations. A higher AUM often indicates a larger, more trusted company, and it can influence how much money they earn and the services they can offer.
carbon capture and storagetechnical
"portfolio of investments in carbon capture and storage capacity, agricultural renewable natural gas"
Carbon capture and storage is a set of technologies that remove carbon dioxide from industrial emissions or the air and keep it isolated, usually by compressing it and injecting it deep underground for long-term storage. For investors, it matters because it can lower a company's regulatory and climate risk, create new revenue or cost opportunities, and influence future demand for energy, materials, and services—think of it as a vacuum and lockbox that helps firms meet emissions limits and avoid penalties or lost market share.
BROOKFIELD, NEWS, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Renewable Corporation (the “Corporation”) (TSX, NYSE: BEPC) today announced that all eight nominees proposed for election to the board of directors of the Corporation by holders of class A exchangeable subordinate voting shares (“Exchangeable Shares”) and holders of class B multiple voting shares (“Class B Shares”) were elected at the Corporation’s annual meeting of shareholders held on June 17, 2026 in a virtual meeting format and that Ernst & Young LLP have been re-appointed as the corporation’s external auditor. Detailed results of the vote for the election of directors are set out below.
In accordance with the Corporation’s articles, each Exchangeable Share was entitled to one vote per share, representing a 25% voting interest in the Corporation in the aggregate, and the Class B Shares were entitled to a total of 442,985,718 votes in the aggregate, representing a 75% voting interest in the Corporation.
The following is a summary of the votes cast by holders of Exchangeable Shares and Class B Shares, voting together as a single class, in regard to the election of the eight directors:
Director Nominee
Votes For
%
Votes Withheld
%
Jeffrey Blidner
497,570,427
91.47%
46,402,256
8.53%
Sarah Deasley
543,218,258
99.86%
754,422
0.14%
Nancy Dorn
541,213,223
99.49%
2,759,458
0.51%
Eleazar de Carvalho Filho
543,031,902
99.83%
940,782
0.17%
Randy MacEwen
543,104,031
99.84%
868,651
0.16%
Lou Maroun
533,966,172
98.16%
10,006,511
1.84%
Stephen Westwell
541,209,843
99.49%
2,762,840
0.51%
Patricia Zuccotti
542,966,251
99.81%
1,006,431
0.19%
A summary of all votes cast by holders of the Exchangeable Shares and Class B Shares represented at the Corporation’s annual meeting of shareholders is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
Brookfield Renewable
Brookfield Renewable operates one of the world’s largest publicly traded platforms for renewable power and sustainable solutions. Our renewable power portfolio consists of hydroelectric, wind, utility-scale solar, distributed solar, and storage facilities and our sustainable solutions assets include our investment in a leading global nuclear services business and a portfolio of investments in carbon capture and storage capacity, agricultural renewable natural gas, materials recycling and eFuels manufacturing capacity, among others.
Investors can access the portfolio either through Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (NYSE: BEP; TSX: BEP.UN), a Bermuda-based limited partnership, or Brookfield Renewable Corporation (NYSE, TSX: BEPC), a Canadian corporation.
Brookfield Renewable is the flagship listed energy company of Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global alternative asset manager headquartered in New York, with over $1 trillion of assets under management.
Contact information:
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Investors:
Simon Maine
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+44 7398 909 278
+1 (416) 484-8525
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alexander.jackson@brookfield.com
FAQ
What did Brookfield Renewable Corporation (NYSE: BEPC) announce from its June 17, 2026 annual meeting?
Brookfield Renewable Corporation announced that all eight director nominees were elected and Ernst & Young LLP was re-appointed auditor. According to Brookfield Renewable, the meeting was held virtually and reflected the combined votes of Exchangeable Shares and Class B multiple voting shares.
Which directors were elected to the Brookfield Renewable Corporation (BEPC) board at the 2026 annual meeting?
Eight nominees were elected: Jeffrey Blidner, Sarah Deasley, Nancy Dorn, Eleazar de Carvalho Filho, Randy MacEwen, Lou Maroun, Stephen Westwell and Patricia Zuccotti. According to Brookfield Renewable, voting support ranged from 91.47% to 99.86% of votes cast for each nominee.
How were voting rights structured for Brookfield Renewable Corporation (BEPC) at the June 17, 2026 shareholder meeting?
Exchangeable Shares had one vote each representing 25% of aggregate voting interest, while Class B Shares held 442,985,718 votes representing 75%. According to Brookfield Renewable, both share classes voted together as a single class on the election of directors.
Who is the external auditor for Brookfield Renewable Corporation (BEPC) after the 2026 annual meeting?
Ernst & Young LLP was re-appointed as Brookfield Renewable Corporation’s external auditor at the June 17, 2026 meeting. According to Brookfield Renewable, shareholders approved the continuation of Ernst & Young LLP in this role for the upcoming audit period.
Where can investors find detailed voting results from Brookfield Renewable Corporation’s 2026 annual meeting (BEPC)?
Detailed voting results are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. According to Brookfield Renewable, a summary of all votes cast by holders of Exchangeable Shares and Class B Shares represented at the annual meeting has been filed on the SEDAR+ platform.
What businesses are included in Brookfield Renewable’s (BEP, BEPC) renewable and sustainable solutions portfolio?
Brookfield Renewable’s portfolio includes hydroelectric, wind, utility-scale solar, distributed solar and storage assets. According to Brookfield Renewable, sustainable solutions also cover nuclear services, carbon capture and storage, agricultural renewable natural gas, materials recycling and eFuels manufacturing investments across its listed BEP and BEPC vehicles.
